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The historic courthouse square in Bastrop, Louisiana remains the heart of Morehouse Parish. The City of Bastrop's Main Street Program spearheaded an extensive revitalization project, which included restoring the original storefront facades. The courthouse square plays host to many community activities such as the Music on Main Street concert series and Witch Way to Main Street during Halloween.

Morehouse Parish: The Economic Engine That Can

Built on determination and perseverance, Morehouse Parish emerged stronger and more diversified after losing its main employer in 2008. After the shutdown of International Paper, the community rallied together to reinvent itself and re-envision its future. Today, Morehouse's economy has diversified beyond forestry and farming to include:

Value-added agribusinesses

Plastics automotive

Specialty chemicals

Plastic injection molding

Wood molding

Industrial fabrication and maintenance

Transportation/warehousing

Located in northeast Louisiana, Morehouse Parish covers 795 sq. miles, with an estimated 2017 population of 25,927 residents. The civilian labor force of 10,413 earns an median household income of $28,523.

The parish offers the location advantages of a rural community adjacent to the Monroe metropolitan labor market area. The labor market has many skilled workers, including machinists, molders, processors, welders, mechanics, and other technicians that have experience in paper manufacturing, specialty chemicals, plastic injection molding, wood molding, and industrial fabrication and maintenance.

Businesses in Morehouse Parish can access Interstate 20 ( a major east-west corridor) via four-laned U.S. 165. The AL&M Railroad offers daily switching to KCS and UP rail yards in Monroe.

* To calculate property tax, multiply the assessed value of the property by the appropriate millage rate. The assessed value is the fair market value of the property times 10% for real property or 15% for personal property.

** Sales taxes include a 5% state tax along with a local portion

Bastrop, LA

As the Morehouse Parish seat, Bastrop supports a population of 11,365. Approximately 25 miles north of Monroe and I-20, Bastrop retains its small town charm while conveniently accessing "big city" amenities.

The heart of this community is its courthouse square, featuring the beautiful Morehouse Parish Courthouse, which was meticulously restored in 2002. Read More